Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service is a mixed animal veterinary service, providing routine and emergency care with ThunderPaws boarding service on site
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What does this cloud formation from Tues look like to you?
Anvil? Sandstone desert structure? Explosion?
We're going with KABOOM theme--as we sold 45 doz Rusty Belle Farm eggs this week between Manistique Farmers' Market & Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding self serve fridge!! Amazing--Thank you!
The egg fridge at the office is stocked for self serve pick ups if you didn't make it to Market this week!
Reminder--DO NOT stop using your tick protection (or heartworm prevention); although it seems like there are less, it only takes 1 bite...
(These 4... well actually 5--imagine Red2 as a streak that couldn't be bothered to pause for just a fraction of a second... get theirs on the 15th.)
Last week we received a concerning phone call--client's cat had an encounter with a bat.
Unfortunately, the cat was not current on a Rabies vaccine. We quick put him on the schedule & made arrangements for the bat to be tested...
Good news, bat was negative for Rabies!
But we all waited anxiously for the results... because what if...
It is just as IMPORTANT to keep indoor only cats up to date on their Rabies vaccine as outdoor... because bats are the #1 carrier of Rabies your cat will likely encounter...& what if...??
(Maple thinking she can hide in the cooler to go to Farmers' Market)
Happy fabulous Fri!
The Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding self serve fridge is stocked for the weekend with Rusty Belle Farm eggs!
Or come see us Wed from 5-6:30p at Manistique Farmers' Market.
The start of a fabulous Fri!
Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding 's self serve egg fridge is stocked from Rusty Belle Farm if you need to swing by this weekend or find us Wed from 5-6:30p at Manistique Farmers' Market.
For those who don't always see the office FB posts:
Let me clear up some Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding voicemail confusion...
We have 4 messages to inform people daily as to how our day is scheduled, please listen closely if you get voicemail.
If we are IN THE OFFICE, it will say so, but you may need to leave a message and we we'll get back w/you.
If we're ON THE ROAD, messages will be returned the next day we are scheduled in the office; UNLESS the caller states they have an EMERGENCY, I will then call ASAP as service allows.
If you call AFTER-HOURS, the voicemail has a specific emergency message.
And here's the one people are the least clear about...
'OUT OF OFFICE'. This message DOES NOT mean that we're on vacation/not available or that you should call another vet. It means, we don't have scheduled office hours because of life: doctors/dental appts, needing to get groceries (the kid and farm do require feeding), we have the sheep shearer coming, etc., etc. IF you have an urgent matter that requires attention, leave a message stating so & we will see you as such; all other non-critical concerns will be handled the next business day.
Thank you for your understanding and hopefully this helps clarify our messages...
Let me clear up some voicemail confusion...
We have 4 messages to inform people daily as to how our day is scheduled, please listen closely if you get voicemail.
If we are IN THE OFFICE, it will say so, but you may need to leave a message and we we'll get back w/you.
If we're ON THE ROAD, messages will be returned the next day we are scheduled in the office; UNLESS the caller states they have an EMERGENCY, I will then call ASAP as service allows.
If you call AFTER-HOURS, the voicemail has a specific emergency message.
And here's the one people are the least clear about...
'OUT OF OFFICE'. This message DOES NOT mean that we're on vacation/not available or that you should call another vet. It means, we don't have scheduled office hours because of life: doctors/dental appts, needing to get groceries (the kid and farm do require feeding), we have the sheep shearer coming, etc., etc. IF you have an urgent matter that requires attention, leave a message stating so & we will see you as such; all other non-critical concerns will be handled the next business day.
Thank you for your understanding and hopefully this helps clarify our messages...
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And labeled...
If anyone needs MAPLE CREAM, drop a note below to order, request for pick up at Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding or find us at Manistique Farmers' Market Wednesdays from 5-6:30p.
Remember the pairing we made earlier this spring--aracauna*leghorn or aracauna purebred?
I may be bias but these are the most beautiful hens we've ever hatched!
Our goal was more proficient blue/green layers.
So...This week's game is: what percentage of eggs this weekend are currently a shade of blue or green?
Winner announced Wed at 8a; arrangements to be made to pick up either at Manistique Farmers' Market or Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding.
**couple pics of the Rusty Belle Farm new layers...
All the reasons...
She was sitting cute next to them & then...
We just made another batch of Rusty Belle Farm MAPLE CREAM!
Drop me a note below, find us on Wed at Manistique Farmers' Market or can be picked up ar Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding!
And although it is still Summer... Andrew's next fundraising event is HOCKEY!!
Tickets are $5--Winner gets $2500!!
Can be purchased by commenting below or stopping in Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding!
Happy nearly weekend from Rusty Belle Farm.
Just a reminder if you're in need of eggs, the self serve fridge at Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding is stocked!
It is a bit long but...
Established clients of UPVS:
We sincerely appreciate your friends & family referrals.
As you send people our way, we would like to ask if you would remember to first share a few things with them about the nature of our practice:
• First and foremost, our practice is non-traditional, we are a husband-wife team. That means we are only ever 2 people and sometimes only 1. Please practice patience and understanding. When you call, you likely will end up in voicemail. Please listen closely to the greeting. We have a mixed animal practice - this means we may be out of the office on farm calls. If we are on the road, the voicemail will say so. Unless you have an emergency, calls will be returned the next business day we are scheduled in the office. During the spring, this may be 2-3 days later. When leaving a message ensure you leave your contact information and your requests. Also, should you not be available when we call back, please make sure your voicemail is set up and there is room to leave a message.
• Our practice scope includes but is not limited to, preventative care, surgery and dental care for livestock and companion animals. We have in house radiology and can perform select diagnostics in our lab. Our office specialty is bovine breeding soundness exams, which ensures they are fit to do their 'job'. Our office does provide urgent/emergency services to active clients in good financial standing. Animals on the account must have had a wellness exam or the herd/flock must have a current Veterinary Client Patient Relationship with Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service, within the last 12 months in order to be eligible for care.
• UPVS’ business hours are M-F, 8a-4p by appointment only. If you call after hours, the voicemail message will advise you, if you have an emergency to leave a message. If do not have an emergency, do not leave a message and call back during business hours.
• If you need assistance, please, DO NOT email or text, instead call: 906.399.2043. As we are only 2 people, we are unable to keep up with multiple forms of communication. If you send a text it will be returned with an auto-response. Because email is checked randomly it should not be relied on as a form of communication.
• Appointments are scheduled at times that you confirm will work with your life plans. Committing to that time, holds the slot for you alone and you are responsible for remembering it. We do not call the day prior to remind you of your appointment. Canceling or failing to show will result in a cancellation fee. Repeat incidents will result in your needing to establish and seek care elsewhere.
• If your pet needs to be seen, you need to pick up a prescription, etc., it is done by appointment. We do this to ensure you can have our full attention and provide as prompt of service as possible. Also, if by chance we are out of the office, you don’t waste the time and fuel driving over finding we are not here.
• We only take cash or check. Payment is required at the time of service. Although it may be inconvenient for some, it allows us to keep most of our costs lower than surrounding clinics who take credit/debit cards. If you request, we can give an approximate cost at the time of scheduling your appointment. We also are not set up to allow people to pay over time.
• Yes, we still do boarding, but no longer offer doggie daycare, grooming or training. ThunderPaws’ number is: 906.286.3284 and calls are returned M-F. Our drop off & pick ups are M-F 8-9:30a. There are no weekend, evening or holiday drop off or pick-ups. All pets must be current on Rabies, Dogs: DHPP/L, Bordetella and Cats: FVRCP (feline upper respiratory). Records must be emailed in advance to: [email protected]. The nightly rates, M-Th: single occupancy, $30/double occupancy, $45; F-Sun, single occupancy, $45/double, $60. We do require a non-refundable deposit to hold a slot. To prevent dog fights, we do NOT let dogs socialize.
I love what I do and truly enjoy helping my clients and their animals. I also have a farm and an active family life. Balancing the two is important. We live in an increasingly "on demand" society with everything from entertainment to groceries available instantly at the click of a button. With the shortage of veterinarians throughout the country, coupled with the unique nature of our practice, we could easily work almost 24 hours a day. Nothing good can come from this. Being able to "unplug" from work allows me to recharge my batteries and makes me a better, more compassionate Veterinarian.
There is no message machine at the office or after-hours answering service. My phone is on and with me all the time so that I'm available for emergencies. Hearing a text come in about a routine matter at 4am is disruptive to sleep. Leaving a non-emergency message after hours causes me to have to stop what I'm doing and listen to the message to make sure I'm not missing an emergency. This all takes time away from being able to recharge.
Therefore, I ask to please be mindful of business hours for routine matters and respectful of professional boundaries; texting my spouse or child, messaging me on my personal or our Farm page, etc. about business related matters, is grounds for dismissal from the practice. I do this not to be mean spirited, but being able to routinely separate my work from my personal life allows me to provide a better service for ALL of my clients.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Renee Coyer & family
I'll be in town tomorrow or the self serve fridge at Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding is full of Rusty Belle Farm eggs!!
UPVS will be functioning with limited in office assistance July 8-22 due to ⬇️ competing in Nationals & Dick driving him there.
If you call with a non-urgent matter & I don't get back with you for a few days, I'm not ignoring you; I'm just trying to keep my head above water--please practice understanding...
ACTIVE CLIENTS: Currently, we are scheduling routine care appointments in Aug.
If you call & request to be fit into the July schedule, you will be given the option of an URGENT care slot.
For time sensitive matters, requiring immediate assistance, we do keep slots open for daytime EMERGENCIES.
It MAY seem like we're seeing a fewer ticks over the next few months, however do NOT get lax on using their protection. They are still very much out there transmitting diseases that can cause long term debilitating conditions.
I will never not share this!
I have treated dogs with hear stroke, it never ends well...85 degrees outside is deadly inside!
If you love them, leave them home!!
Vet Locks Himself in Hot Car To Show What It's Like | This vet sat in a hot car for 30 minutes to show what it's like for a dog — and discovered it was "unbe...
We, The Cats, of Upper Peninsula Veterinary Service & ThunderPaws Boarding would like to thank YOU for making that dog rope toy or cat wand purchase to help her get here!
Trip of a lifetime!
😶... But yeah...
When we did the home to office conversion, we had to close the ceiling over surgery and joined it with the catwalk overhead. We use it as a 'storage' area for light stuff, boxes, shipping coolers, etc.
Well today, I'm walking out the door--hear chasing happening upstairs & then styrofoam cooler hit the floor...
Let's just say, the 2 downstairs were inspecting what the heck just tried to kill them...And the 2 upstairs, were claiming they had no involvement...
Did you know... Even bees need veterinarians?
For bees, viral, bacterial, fungal & parasitic diseases are debilitating & can even be deadly, resulting in devastating environmental impacts.
Dr Coyer participated in a continuing education session this morning allowing her to better assist beekeepers in caring for their hives.
Happy...Longest day of the year...
P would like to remind you, although it is an amazing day... Don't forget your tick protection this month!
If you have a concern, request, question...
Call during business hours; leave a message, we'll get back with you.
Please be respectful of professional boundaries--Private messaging my personal page about business related matters, IS grounds for dismissal.
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PSA: if you leave home & take you pet, be prepared. Preplan--if an emergency arises, where will you seek help? Call vets where you'll be visiting to ensure you can get urgent care if needed.
11138W Tanquay Road
Cooks, MI
49817
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